WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE?
All riding, dining, and accommodation is included in your package, as well as the use of all hotel, mechanic, and concierge services. You will be provided with a custom Rapha kit upon arrival, as well as a musette of delicious goods. Click here to see more details on the full package.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE?
Travel - Guests are responsible for making their own way to and from Ålesund. Once in Ålesund all transfers and travel is taken care of. Please advise our concierge if there is any specific details about your travel we need to know. Below you can find a tool for searching flights.
Insurance - Guests are responsible for their own personal ride insurance and bike cover. We have a partnership that offers guests reduced rates through Yellow Jersey Insurance. Our concierge will share the code with you after booking.
Accommodation pre/post-trip - We are able to offer preferential rates for nights either side of our trip at 62° Nord hotels. Please ask our concierge and they will facilitate the booking.
Beverages outside of our drinks list - We have a perfectly paired list of wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks curated by our team that accompanies our full itinerary. Any special drink requests will however be charged to your room.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL TO ALESUND?
Fly - The most simple and convenient way to reach our destination is flying. Ålesund Airport Vigra (AES) has direct flights to/from Amsterdam, Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, and it is roughly a 3/4hr trip including connections from London, Paris and Berlin. Our concierge will advise you on flight bookings, but you can find prices using the below tool:
Drive - It is entirely possible to drive, however, there are many fjords that make driving there quite lengthy. The address for our base is: Hotel Brosundet, Apotekergata 1-5, NO-6004 Ålesund
I’D LIKE TO BRING A FRIEND OR PARTNER WHO DOESN’T RIDE. IS THAT FINE?
Of course, we actively encourage it. We offer a reduced non-riding price for guests who wish to stay with us and enjoy the non-riding elements of the weekend including dinners and chats. We will even organise activities for them while the riding is going on, so they can enjoy everything our beautiful destination and base for the weekend has to offer.
IS THIS JUST FOR RCC MEMBERS? ARE NON-MEMBERS WELCOME?
RCC members get exclusive first access to this trip, however, we’d love for you to bring along your friends and family outside of the club. Feel free to share with them to book or add them to your booking. Everyone is welcome.
HOW DIFFICULT WILL THE RIDING BE?
There are a mix of roads, but as with all LeBlanq experiences, the pace will be appropriate to rider ability. We split into scaled groups with rides of differing length, intensity and elevation. Each day we’ll find you your perfect joyride, no matter your ability.
DO I NEED TO BRING MY BIKE?
We advise you to bring a bike, but if you would like to borrow a bike, then we have the facilities to provide one. Please speak to our Concierge. However, you might be more comfortable on a familiar bike. We will have a fleet of Specialized Aethos’ for test rides across the whole trip.
WILL THERE BE MECHANICS?
We’d like you to bring your bike in good working order, but our mechanics will be on hand for tune-ups when you arrive, and should you need your bike repaired during a ride, our mechanics will fix the problem. Any new parts will need to be paid for.
DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING FOR THE RIDES?
You will be getting a Rapha x LeBlanq team kit, which includes a jersey, gilet and cap, but you should bring along clothing for all conditions, including your shoes. Always best to bring a spare pair just in case. Everything else you need will be provided for the rides.
WHAT ABOUT CLOTHING FOR THE REST OF THE TIME?
Whatever you feel comfortable in. This is joyriding. But don’t forget to bring along swimwear to enjoy the fjords.
WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?
September is typically a good month weather-wise in Norway, but as ever, be prepared for all the elements.
WILL MY BIKE BE SAFE?
Yes, your bike will be safe. We will have lock-ups but you should still have your bike insured.
I’M NOT VERY FIT, IS THIS WEEKEND RIGHT FOR ME?
We believe in joyriding, however you like to ride. We offer scaled ability groups on every ride for a wide array of abilities. With 6 weeks of training, most people should be able to cope with the 75km ride, providing you have a general base level of fitness. Everyone who is part of our weekend is also offered a complimentary 12 week training plan.
IS THIS AN ENGLISH SPEAKING EVENT?
Yes. All of our experiences and tours are done in English, including the fireside chats.
WILL YOU ACCOMMODATE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?
Yes, of course. All allergies will be catered for, just share the details with our concierge.
CAN I TAG ON EXTRA NIGHTS EITHER SIDE OF THE TRIP?
Yes. We can offer a preferential rate for bookings at 62°Nord hotels. Please speak to our concierge once booked, and we will help facilitate this for you.
WILL THERE BE OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEAK WITH THE RIDERS AND CHEFS?
Yes, we create a relaxed environment for you to share stories and get to know each other. They will all be staying in the same hotel as all of our guests.
IS THE WEEKEND COVID SAFE?
We know this is top of both yours and our minds right now, and that’s why we’re going above and beyond to ensure your safety with regards to COVID-19. We will be working within all the current governmental COVID guidelines for all our rides, dinners and hospitality, reducing capacity for the weekend and adhering to any distancing rules that are in place across the hospitality industry at the time. We will be bringing on additional staff to ensure the highest standards of health and safety compliance, consulting specifically with regards to COVID regulations and best practice. We will also be working with all our hotel and venue teams to take extra precautions with regards to our groups, with additional staff to ensure cleaning and distancing standards are upheld.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE EVENT IS CANCELLED OR POSTPONED?
We recognise that we live in uncertain times, so in the event that our weekend is cancelled or postponed, you will be offered a full refund for your booking. For reasons such as a COVID-19 national or regional lockdown, we will be postponing the weekend and setting a new date. You will have a 14 day cooling-off period from the announcement of the new date to request a full refund. After that point, your booking will be transferred to the new date.
I AM TRAVELLING FROM A COUNTRY THAT HAS TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, AND I AM UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO MY WEEKEND WITHOUT QUARANTINING. CAN I GET A REFUND?
Yes. If you are unable to attend one of our weekends because there are significant restrictions on your travel, such as legally imposed quarantining by the UK government through Amber or Red list designation, you will be able to request a full refund or transfer to another trip (dependent on availability). We understand that these are uncertain times and want to offer you as much flexibility as possible.
IF I’M SHOWING SIGNS OR TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, CAN I STILL COME?
If you test positive or show signs for Covid-19 prior to the event, you will not be able to attend, but your booking will be covered by the above policy.